Bonnes Mares Grand Cru, Jadot

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There is a vague whiff of reduction lurking in the background of the clearly ripe and moderately secondary nose that reflects notes of earth, sauvage and mostly dark berry fruit scents. There is excellent richness to the equally ripe and palate coating broad-shouldered flavours that coat the palate with dry extract, all wrapped in a robust, rustic and noticeably warm finale. The balance isn`t quite dialed in but this certainly can`t be faulted for a lack of character. As to the current state of evolution, it`s an open question as to whether the fruit will out live the tannins but I would be inclined to either serve it over the next few years with an appropriate dish or allow it another 6 to 8 years first to at least resolve some of the presently very grippy structure.